Pop

For more than a century, the evolution of popular music has delivered stark parallels to Western society’s progression. Popular songs and styles partake in a tangible feedback loop, simultaneously responding to and informing cultural shifts. In turn, the best tunes make either purposeful or inadvertent statements about the era in which they’re being recorded and
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For Kinder, talent runs in the family. Kinder isn’t your average DJ duo- the Australian-Ghanaian pairing are sisters who incorporate original vocals and multiple instruments like the piano and guitar into their music. Known for their production abilities, which exude talent and refinement, Kinder quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in
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When I was younger, I knew of two ways to get music: the legal way, paying $0.99 (and then $1.25) for songs on iTunes, and the illegal way, paying $0 to download the pirated versions on Limewire…Don’t lie, you had your ways, too. Maybe I’m aging myself by saying social media wasn’t as prevalent as
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At 26, Sam Vogel has solidified his name as a prominent producer and DJ…creating tracks under the stage name, Jauz, Vogel has a reputation for his pulse-racing, energetic live performances that mesh big sounds, vibrant visuals, and Jauz’ signature hits. At just 17, while many of us were in high school, Jauz was watching his
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Taylor Swift may have been in attendance at the Kansas City Chiefs game this past Sunday (Sept. 24), but her music certainly wasn’t anywhere to be found near the game. According to Fox Sports, Swift’s record label and publishing company intentionally blocked Fox from broadcasting her music during the football game. Fox’s NFL lead producer
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Despite being a singer, songwriter, and saxophonist…Mark Clennon wants to give us more. Making his cinematic debut at the Toronto Film Festival, Clennon co-wrote I Don’t Know Who You Are alongside director M.H. Murray, and that’s not all. He also wrote the title track for the movie, incorporating his classic saxophone and mixing in a
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Curated Spotify playlists can make a larger impact on the music industry than you might think. Those looking to get a jump on the next radio hits tune in to Spotify’s Pop Rising playlist, which has over two million followers. Hip-Hop heads often favor the frequently-updated Rap Caviar playlist, which has accrued a whopping 13
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Every week, I imagine all of us sitting…thinking about what the next Weekend Playlist article has in store for us. Call me a narcissist, but it’s surely what I’m doing all week long. It’s exhausting, truly. I spend the week excited for new music, because quite frankly I go through so many minutes of listening
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